2004 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · CE04 RYP
2004 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 117,053 miles. MOT valid until 03 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,053 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CE04 RYP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2026
- 117,053 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CE04 RYP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Land Rover Defender (CE04 RYP) between April 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
CE04 RYP Mileage History
- 02/04/2024114,805 mi
- 03/04/2024114,805 mi
- 26/03/2025115,958 mi+1,153 mi
- 09/03/2026117,051 mi+1,093 mi
- 23/03/2026117,053 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,141 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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